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Sunscreen-wound healing compositions and methods for preparing and using same

US5674912A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1995
Grant dateOct 7, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/13
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention pertains to therapeutic sunscreen-wound healing compositions useful to minimize and treat sunburn damage. The compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of (1) a sunscreen agent; (2) an anti-inflammatory; and, (3) a wound healing composition. In one embodiment the wound healing composition comprises (a) pyruvate; (b) an antioxidant; and (c) a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The therapeutic sunscreen-wound healing compositions may be utilized in a wide variety of pharmaceutical products. This invention also relates to methods for preparing and using the therapeutic sunscreen-wound healing compositions and the pharmaceutical products in which the therapeutic compositions may be used.

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